Madison - Representative Bill Kramer takes on the roll of majority leader for the state assembly.Kramer defeated Representative Dean Knudson in the election Wednesday. Republicans cast ballots in secret and vote totals were not released.He replaces Representative Scott Suder, who resigned his position on Tuesday. He is going to work for Governor Scott Walker's administration.
The majority leader position is second in power only to the speaker. The job involves scheduling bills and directing action during debate.(Copyright 2013 Associated Press - All Rights Reserved)